Seafood Pasta Shrimp Crab (Print Format)
Pasta tossed with shrimp, crab, crisp veggies, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing served chilled.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Seafood
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8 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked al dente
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1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled
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1 cup fresh crab meat, shell-checked
→ Fresh Vegetables
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1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
→ Creamy Dressing
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1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
→ To Serve
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Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 -
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking and cool the pasta.
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In a large bowl, gently mix the cooled pasta with shrimp, crab meat, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, taking care to keep the seafood intact.
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Whisk together mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
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Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Add fresh dill and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with lemon wedges for added brightness.
# Tips:
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Chilling the salad enhances flavor melding and improves texture.
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Use short, sturdy pasta shapes like rotini or penne to hold the dressing well.
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Gently toss seafood with dressing to maintain tender texture.